Local Rotary Clubs are seeking young professionals to participate in a cultural/professional exchange to Mexico, for four weeks (approximate dates are April 5 through May 4, 2012).
Through this program, the team will explore parts of Mexico—the states of Baja California; Baja California Sur; Sonora and Sinaloa. During May/June 2012, a team from that area of Mexico will explore our local Rotary District. While in Mexico, the team members will engage in an exchange for four weeks, sharing personal knowledge of their profession and our country’s customs. They will experience the customs, vocations and lifestyles of the Mexican people. The Team will be led by an experienced Rotarian from this area.
The purpose of the GSE, a program of The Rotary Foundation, is to promote international understanding and goodwill through person-to-person contact. While abroad, team members live with Rotarians and have the opportunity to meet their professional counterparts, experience the cultural heritage of the area, and learn about community and international Rotary projects. They will tour the Rotary district of their hosts, which could include moving to a new location every few days.
The Rotary Foundation provides round-trip air travel, and local Rotarians in the host country provide meals, lodging and group travel within their district. Team members pay for personal and incidental expenses.
Requirements for Applicants: People interested in applying should be U.S. citizens, between the ages of 25 and 40, and employed full-time in a recognized business or profession for at least two years. Applicants must live and/or work within Rotary District 7890, which covers Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. The trip to Mexico will require all team members to be very physically fit. The terrain, the altitude and the living conditions in Mexico should be considered. While fluency in Spanish is not a requirement, it will be helpful for candidates to have some knowledge of the language. Language training grants are available through The Rotary Foundation.
In the past, District 7890 has had exchanges with many countries, including Thailand, Sweden, New Zealand, India, Brazil, Argentina, Japan and Nepal.
For an application or further information, please contact your local Rotary Club, or contact Alma Kruh, District 7890 GSE Chair, at alma_kruh@ml.com or call 860-284-2226. Information is also available at www.RotaryDistrict7890.org. Application deadline is August 1st, 2010.
Through this program, the team will explore parts of Mexico—the states of Baja California; Baja California Sur; Sonora and Sinaloa. During May/June 2012, a team from that area of Mexico will explore our local Rotary District. While in Mexico, the team members will engage in an exchange for four weeks, sharing personal knowledge of their profession and our country’s customs. They will experience the customs, vocations and lifestyles of the Mexican people. The Team will be led by an experienced Rotarian from this area.
The purpose of the GSE, a program of The Rotary Foundation, is to promote international understanding and goodwill through person-to-person contact. While abroad, team members live with Rotarians and have the opportunity to meet their professional counterparts, experience the cultural heritage of the area, and learn about community and international Rotary projects. They will tour the Rotary district of their hosts, which could include moving to a new location every few days.
The Rotary Foundation provides round-trip air travel, and local Rotarians in the host country provide meals, lodging and group travel within their district. Team members pay for personal and incidental expenses.
Requirements for Applicants: People interested in applying should be U.S. citizens, between the ages of 25 and 40, and employed full-time in a recognized business or profession for at least two years. Applicants must live and/or work within Rotary District 7890, which covers Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. The trip to Mexico will require all team members to be very physically fit. The terrain, the altitude and the living conditions in Mexico should be considered. While fluency in Spanish is not a requirement, it will be helpful for candidates to have some knowledge of the language. Language training grants are available through The Rotary Foundation.
In the past, District 7890 has had exchanges with many countries, including Thailand, Sweden, New Zealand, India, Brazil, Argentina, Japan and Nepal.
For an application or further information, please contact your local Rotary Club, or contact Alma Kruh, District 7890 GSE Chair, at alma_kruh@ml.com or call 860-284-2226. Information is also available at www.RotaryDistrict7890.org. Application deadline is August 1st, 2010.
